[Salvation]

We have a Welcoming Brochure in our church pews that explains the Mass and tells people to basically follow along -- pointing out that readings can be followed in the missalettes provided and the procedure for a Christian to come forward with hands crossed over their chest for a blessing during Communion.

Note: Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion CANNOT give a blessing, but may use other words to bless the person coming forward. Only the priest can extend the official blessing.

[ichabod1]

Note: Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion CANNOT give a blessing, but may use other words to bless the person coming forward. Only the priest can extend the official blessing.

They lied to me. I figured a non-priest couldn't give me any more of a blessing than saying "gesundheit" when I sneezed, but they told me that they could.